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STARLINK-5866 (57233)
COSPAR: 2023-094R | Alt Name: Starlink 5866
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57233
International Designator
2023-094R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:47:47 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
4.51°
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Argument of Perigee
275.21°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5866
Alternative Name
Starlink 5866
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 57233U 23094R 26200.82485042 .00000706 00000+0 35204-4 0 9991
2 57233 43.0036 4.5075 0001252 275.2099 84.8609 15.27561738167322
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5866 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 7, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans about 9 meters when its components are extended. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for high-speed communication, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries, designed to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-13-16 mission. The spacecraft has a box shape with a panel configuration.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
290
Launch Mass
305
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-13-16
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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